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Nintendo Direct: Kirby and the Forgotten Land getting new content on Switch 2

By Jack Taylor – 2 April 2025

A new side story will be available for Kirby and the Forgotten Land via a Switch 2 upgrade pack.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games were announced during the Switch 2's Nintendo Direct presentation, and allow compatible Nintendo Switch games to be upgraded for the new system with new content, enhanced visuals, and more besides.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land will be receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with brand new content in the form of Star-Crossed World, a new story for Kirby and friends featuring new enemies and environments.

As with other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades, it will also benefit from improved performance, visuals, and frame rate.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World launches on 28 August. Players can either pick up a physical copy with the Nintendo Switch game card and the upgrade pack included, or purchase and download the upgrade pack separately via Nintendo eShop or a code card.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World

Nintendo Switch 2

Published by Nintendo
Developed by HAL Laboratory